Airports / Minnesota / MOX
Morris Municipal Airport Charlie Schmidt Field.
Morris, Minnesota · 1,138 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
4 ratings
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Operators based
1,138
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 38
Minnesota airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated MN fields.
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
Chandler Field (AXN).
Overview
Morris Municipal Airport Charlie Schmidt Field (KMOX / MOX) sits in Morris, Minnesota, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 1,138 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list MOX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Chandler Field (AXN, 30 nm), Watertown Regional Airport (ATY, 64 nm), and Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF, 72 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 4,899-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from MOX are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MOX to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KMOX
IATA
MOX
FAA / Local
MOX
Elevation
1,138 ft
Coordinates
45.5660° N · 95.9672° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MN fields
state range 656–1,799 ft
At 1,138 ft, MOX sits lower than 52% of the 56 Minnesota fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,899 ft
- 14/324,899 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/222,640 ft × 150 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,899 ft
MOX's 4,899 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 30nmAXNChandler FieldAlexandria
- 64nmATYWatertown Regional AirportWatertown
- 72nmRWFRedwood Falls Municipal AirportRedwood Falls
- 80nmSTCSaint Cloud Regional AirportSaint Cloud
- 89nmFARHector International AirportFargo
- 92nmBRDBrainerd Lakes Regional AirportBrainerd
Location
Open the full mapKMOX · Morris Municipal Airport Charlie Schmidt Field · Morris, MN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MOX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 410 nm | 1h 21m |
| Denver (DEN) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 614 nm | 1h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 756 nm | 2h 9m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 765 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MOX?
- Morris Municipal Airport Charlie Schmidt Field's longest paved runway is 4,899 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MOX?
- Morris Municipal Airport Charlie Schmidt Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,899 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MOX?
- The closest alternate is Chandler Field (AXN), about 30 nm away, followed by Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MOX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 21m (410 nm), Denver about 1h 36m (514 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 48m (600 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.